House bill would allow Medicaid to pay for mental health and primary care on the same day
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Representative [Name not provided in source] introduced a bill that would change how Medicaid pays for certain medical visits. Currently, there are often restrictions or separate billing requirements when a patient receives both primary care and mental health or substance use disorder services during a single visit.
Why it matters: This is a technical change to Medicaid billing rules that would make it easier for doctors to treat both physical and mental health issues in one appointment without running into reimbursement problems.
Who it affects
- Medicaid recipients seeking integrated care
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a House bill; please check the official text before relying on it for legal or medical decisions.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document